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Go Explore Kansas

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Head west to Legends Outlets for a day of shopping and local attractions. The shopping center features tributes to local celebrities with banners, statues, and artwork. You even can walk the Yellow Brick Road, a tribute to Kansas’ literary fame in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Catch a movie at the theater or listen to a concert on the Lawn. Play your favorite arcades and enjoy delicious food at Dave and Buster’s or enjoy Kansas City barbecue at Arthur Bryant’s. Then, visit Nebraska Furniture Mart, the largest furniture retailer in the region, and Cabela’s, an outdoor store with an amazing aquarium and animal exhibits.

The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Kansas Speedway allows fans to take a ride or get behind the wheel of a 600 hp NASCAR race car on the 1.5-mile tri-oval track at speeds of up to 155 mph. Or watch a NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway as professional drivers race to the finish line. Then, head to Zip KC in Bonner Springs, where you can take a tour that mixes hiking and zip-lining. For an unforgettable experience, spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park and resort hotel with seasonal fun, including a giant gingerbread house for the holidays.

Enjoy fresh-made cider at Louisburg Cider Mill, where visitors watch cider pressed and cider donuts made. The mill is also home to a large seasonal pumpkin patch and corn maze. Cedar Cove, also in Louisburg, is an animal refuge for endangered or rescued big cats, including leopards, cougars, wolves, bobcats, a white tiger, black leopards, and caracals. Visit Powell Observatory for a public stargazing session through one of the largest telescopes in the region. The Overland Park Arboretum, a 300-acre botanical garden, is an outdoor oasis. Enjoy special events throughout the year. 

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